Winter Concerts: The Hartford Brass Quintet will present our first concert on Sunday, January 29th at 2pm.

Coming Home: Contemporary Prize Winning Novels Home, and coming home, has many meanings. However close heart is to hearth, coming home is never easy.

Join Professor Jim Brogan as he leads us in a discussion of 5 contemporary novels every two weeks beginning in March. Copies of each novel are available and registration is requested by calling the reference desk 673-6791.

We will be discussing Snow Falling on Cedars, Beloved, The Shipping News, The Stone Diaries, and A Thousand Acres.

The Ancient Alexandria Library Remembering Hypatia novelist, Brian Trent, will explore the background surrounding the library of Alexandria and the titular subject of his novel, the last guardian of this largely forgotten edifice.

His novel was praised by NPR's Faith Middleton and was featured in the Yale Bookstore's author series. The novel may be purchased and signed at the conclusion of the lecture.

Due to potential weather situations, registration is requested. The presentation will be on Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m.

E-audio books. This is an e-newsletter exclusive. Watch for downloadable audiobooks in the month of March. These mp3 formatted books can be played on any computer and may mp3 playing devices. Ask the library in March about this new exciting service.

Rug Hooking Workshop The Farmington Rug Hookers will teach a 4-week workshop on Monday Evenings from 6:30- 8:30 pm on Feb 6, 13, 27 & Mar 6. The workshop is free and supplies are included. Call the reference department to sign up, 673-6791.

Database spotlight Reference USA has upgraded its library offerings. Included are the Corptech's Tech Companies directory, a health care directory offering doctor information, as well as directories for Canada. Enjoy! This database is for remote use only by Farmington residents, but can be used by all inside the libraries.

Other eNewsletter categories The library is developiong new ways to communicate with its patrons. If you would like to receive more info about the following categories, go to the very bottom of this email, click the "Update Profile/Email Address" option, and click the appropriate categories. The categories are Children's events (2-3 times a month, announces children's events). Barney Library News and Events (as needed), Staff Picks/Reading Remedies (Once a month), New DVDs (Once every 1-2 months) and New Books (Twice a month). Cheers!

Attention: the eNewsletter is looking for Book Reviews from it's readers. If you have read a good book, please press the reply buttopn and send the name, author, and why you liked it in a 1-2 sentence format. Please indicate if you wish to remain anonymous. Thanks!

Bestsellers: The Hostage by W.E.B. Griffin., Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown., S is for Silence by Sue Grafton., Mary, Mary by James Patterson., Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught., All Night Long by Krentz, Jayne Ann., At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks., Turning Angel by Greg Iles., Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford., Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Ann Rice.,
Nonfiction My Friend Leonard by James Frey., The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion., The World Is Flat by Thomas Friedman., Marley & Me by John Grogan., Teacher Man by Frank McCourt.

Taxes
Note: These books are 3 day loans and non-renewable.

Ernst & Young's Tax Guide.

J.K. Lasser's your income tax 2006.

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions And Tax Breaks 2006 .

Taxes for dummies 2006 by Eric Tyson.

For some Thrills...

The Blue Nowhere by Jeff Deaver.

The Avenger by Fred Forsyth.

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane.

In the Shadow of the Law by Kermit Roosevelt.

Books coming in February, reserve your copy today!
My Year in Iraq by Bremer, L. Paul., The Knucklebook by Clark, Dave., Capitol Murder by Bernhardt, William., Catch Me When I Fall by French, Nicci., Gone by Gardner, Lisa., Death of a Dreamer by Beaton, M. C.., More Than Friends by Delinsky, Barbara., Last Dance by Feinstein, John., Man in the Middle by Haig, Brian., A Necessary Evil by Kava, Alex., Lapham Rising by Rosenblatt, Roger., Decoding the Universe by Seife, Charles., Lost by Robotham, Michael., Lovers And Players by Collins, Jackie., Irish Crystal by Greeley, Andrew M.., Sorrow's Anthem by Koryta, Michael., The Empress of India by Kurland, Michael., A Family Daughter by Meloy, Maile., Sea Change by Parker, Robert B.., Nightlife by Perry, Thomas., In the Company of the Courtesan by Dunant, Sarah., Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads by Wiseman, Rosalind., Titan by Bova, Ben., The Two-minute Rule by Crais, Robert., The Old Wine Shades by Grimes, Martha., Mourners by Pronzini, Bill., The 5th Horseman by Patterson, James., Sour Puss by Brown, Rita Mae., The Ethical Assassin by Liss, David., The House by Steel, Danielle., Abide With Me by Strout, Elizabeth.

New CDs

Country Comin to your City by Big and Rich, Hillbilly Deluxe by Brooks and Dunn, Fireflies by Hill, Faith, Dreamin my dreams by Loveless, Something to b Proud Of by Montgomery gentry, Walking among the Living by Randall, Jon, Jasper County by Yearwood, Trisha,

Pop
Jacksonville City Nights by Adams, Ryan and the Cardinals, Greatest Hits: the Road Less Traveled by Etheridge, Melissa, Before the Parson by Faithful, Marianne, Bullet in the Bible by Green Day, Half a Million Miles by Kennedys, A Tribute to Queen by Killer Queen, Chaos and creation in the back Yard by McCartney, Paul, Collection by Morisette, Alanis, Souls Alike by Raitt, Bennie, Oral Fixation vol. 2 by Shakira, Man Alive by Stills, Steven, thanks fo the Memory greatest...vol IV by Stewart, Rod, Kicking Television by Wilco, My better self by Williams, Dai, Time to Love by Wonder, Stevie, Prairie Wind by Young, Neil.

Jazz, Easy, Holday, folk, and everything else
12 Songs by Diamond, Neil, Bette Midler sings the Peggy Lee Songbook by Midler, Bette, Amarantine by Enya, Christmas Songs by Krall, Diana, Christmas with Dino by Martin, Dean, Possibilities by Hancock, Herbie, Try! Live in Concert by John Mayer Trio, Live at the House of Tribes by Marsalis, Wynton, School's in by Parker, Maceo, Underground Memoirs by Walton, Cedar, Elizabethtown, Lemony Snicket, Gypsy: Broadway.

Jan 18: Internet Class, Registration required, 10am.
Jan 23: Internet Class, Barney Library. Register at 677-6866. 11am.
Jan 24: Internet Class, Barney Library. Register at 677-6866. 2pm.
Jan 23: Chinese New Year Film, Drifters, the story of Er Di, a Chinese man expelled from the U.S. for working illegally. When his American born son visits China, Er Di is forbidden to see him. Caught between his past and his future, his son's culture and his own, Er Di seeks bonds with both. In Mandarin with English subtitles. 7pm.
Jan 24: ESL Conversation Group, Come and practice basic English in an informal setting. 10:15am. Barney Library.
Jan 25: Internet Class, Registration required, 10am.
Jan 29: Hartford Brass Quintet, The Hartford Brass Quintet brings together some of the finest and most experienced brass players in Connecticut. Members include Fred Bagnall on the trombone, Roger Caruk playing the horn, Daniel Green on the tuba, and Peter Olson and Leslie Rottner playing the trumpets. 2pm.
Jan 30: Chinese New Year Film, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, book and film written by Sijie Dai, about two young men being reducated in rural China who introduce great western novels to their friends. Also Mandarin with English subtitles. 7pm.
Jan 31: ESL Conversation Group, Come and practice basic English in an informal setting. 10:15am. Barney Library.
Feb 5: Art in the Afternoon, William Schott from the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield, CT 2pm.
Feb 6: Rug Hooking Workshop, Registration required. 6:30pm.
Feb 7: ESL Conversation Group, Come and practice basic English in an informal setting. 10:15am. Barney Library.
Feb 7: NATURAL APPROACHES TO MENOPAUSE & OSTEOPOROSIS: A GRACEFUL CHANGE , Hormone replacement isn't safe. Fosamax and other drugs have too many side-effects. What are the effective natural approaches to hot flashes and building bone density that you can start now? Let Dr. Goodman bring you up-to-date on the latest research and what works. Call 673-6791 to register. 7pm.
Feb 8: Internet Class, Barney Library. Register at 677-6866. 2pm.
Feb 8: Camp showcase, Representatives from area camps display flyers, pictures and artwork from their camps. Campfire songs will be sung! Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the services offered. Parents do not have to register. Door prizes! *Snow date: Thursday, Feb. 9. 6:30-8:30pm.
Feb 12: Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson, Conjuring the ancient, often haunting, ballads of the British Isles and their Appalachian counterparts, Rebecca Hall's compositions seems to transcend modern songcraft. Combined with husband Ken Anderson's old-school arrangements and '60s-era harmonies, the result is a new, yet curiously familiar, style they call "retro folk." Rebecca plays guitar and Ken plays bass and harmonica. 2pm.
Feb 13: Rug Hooking Workshop, Registration required. 6:30pm.
Feb 13: FAMILY STORYTIME, Join in the fun on Monday evenings! Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and watching a movie. Ages 2-1/2+ with a parent/caregiver. Participation and pajamas a must! Drop in program. 6:30pm.

Book Groups
Senior Center Book Group (Meets at the Farmington Senior Center) will discuss Inside the Kingdom by Carmen Ben Laden on february 16 at 7pm.
Book Circle will discuss Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri on February 8 at 9:30am.
Farmington Woods Book Group will discuss Emilies's Voice by Susanne Emily Dunlap on February 14 at 10:30am .
Monday Evening Book Group will discuss The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson on February 13 at 7pm.
Mystery Book Group will discuss Wolf to the Slaughter by Ruth Rendell on February 9 at 7:30pm.

Can't find your bookgroup books?
If your book group would like to meet at the library or if you are a Farmington/Unionville book club and need us to get your book call Debbie at 673-6791. As an aside, people who have used this served raved "This is the best service ever!"

Feb 7: Mother Daughter Book Discussion - Grades 7-9 : We will discuss Shakespeare Bats Cleanup by Ron Koertge. Please call 673-6791 to register. 7pm.
Mar 6: Irving A. Robbins Middle School Chamber Singers will appear at the Farmington Library Free and open to the public; no registration required. 3pm.

New Teen Books

Avalon high by Meg Cabot.

Freaks by Annette Klause.

Crunch time by Mariah Fredericks.

Massive by Julia Bell.

Events
Note: Registration is required for all eventes unless otherwise indicated.

Jan 23: Super Science and Mad Math, Stories, experiments & captivating activities highlighting math & science. Once a month an engineer will be a guest reader at the program. Ages7+. Registration required. 4pm.
Jan 23: Music in Motion for 3 1/2-5, Come sing and dance and hear stories, only if you love music! 1:30pm. No registration required.
Jan 24: Alouette, Introduces French Language with stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 4+, 2pm.
Jan 24: Tot Time, Parents and children ages 0-3 will share music, movement, books and toys. Barney Library. 9:30am.
Jan 25: ESL Storytime, Parents and children (3-6) learning English are welcome to come to build their English skills. 10:45am.
Jan 25: Chess Club, Ages 7+, 4-5pm.
Jan 25: New ! Guys Read !, Reading Group for boys in Grades 4—6. Worth by A. LaFaye 6:45pm.
Jan 26: Pre-school Story Hour, Stories, music, games, crafts, and films are offered for ages 3-5. 9:30am. Barney Library.
Jan 26: "All Together Now", Ages 3-5, Storytime for ages 3-5 with music films and occasional craft. 9:30am.
Jan 26: Grades 3 (& up) Read Everything Book Bash, Share your favorite reads - books, Nutmegs , magazines, comics, E-zines. Read a paragraph or two to the group and get ideas of what you’d like to read next. 5:30pm.
Jan 26: Parent/ Child Reading Group Grades K & 1, An Extraordinary Egg by Loe Lionni. 6:30pm.
Jan 27: Film Classics from Books, Come and see a good film of your favorite books. No Registration Required, Ages 5+, 4pm.
Jan 27: Tots & Tunes, Music, movement and socialization. No registration required.9:30 or 10:30am.
Jan 30: Family Storytime, Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and watching a movie. ages 2 1/2+ with a caregiver/parent. Participation in pajamas a must! No registration required. 6:30-7:15pm.
Jan 31: Tot Time, Parents and children ages 0-3 will share music, movement, books and toys. Barney Library. 9:30am.
Jan 31: Alouette, Introduces French Language with stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 4+, 2pm.
Jan 31: Mother/ Daughter Reading Group Grades 3– 6, 6:30pm. See librarian for details.
Feb 1: Stamp club, Ages 7+, Registration required. 4-5pm.
Feb 1: ESL Storytime, Parents and children (3-6), learning English are welcome to come to build their English skills. 10:45am.
Feb 1: Parent/Child Reading Group Grades 2 & 3, Orp and the Chop Suey Burgers by S. Kline. 6:30pm.
Feb 2: Father/Son Reading Groups Pizza & Pages, Grades 1-2 Pizza Supper from 6:00-6:30, Book discussion from 6:30– 7:15.The book discussed each session is yours to keep after the program. This program is part of Guys Read! Connecting Boys & Books & Sponsored by the Hartford Foundation.
Feb 2: "All Together Now", Ages 3-5, Storytime for ages 3-5 with music films and occasional craft. 9:30am.
Feb 2: Pre-school Story Hour, Stories, music, games, crafts, and films are offered for ages 3-5. 9:30am. Barney Library.
Feb 3: Tots & Tunes,Music, movement and socialization. No registration required.9:30 or 10:30am.
Feb 4: Daddy and Me, (No Registration Required) Daddy and child enjoy games, music and play time. Birth - 3 years 10:30am.
Feb 6: Alouette, Introduces French Language with stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 4+, 2pm.
Feb 7: Storytime Fun, Favorite Books and with films and a craft. Ages 4-6. Lucy cousin's Maisy books. 6:30-7:15pm.
Feb 7: Creative Kids, A seasonal story and a fun craft ! Ages 7+, Heart shaped sweet pea pot 4-5pm.
Feb 7: Tot Time, Parents and children ages 0-3 will share music, movement, books and toys. Barney Library. 9:30am.
Feb 8: ESL Storytime, Parents and children (3-6) learning English are welcome to come to build their English skills. 10:45am.
Feb 8: Chess Club, Ages 7+, 4-5pm.
Feb 8: Camp showcase, Representatives from area camps display flyers, pictures and artwork from their camps. Campfire songs will be sung! Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the services offered. Parents do not have to register. Door prizes! *Snow date: Thursday, Feb. 9. 6:30-8:30pm.
Feb 9: Pre-school Story Hour, Stories, music, games, crafts, and films are offered for ages 3-5. 9:30am. Barney Library.
Feb 9: "All Together Now", Ages 3-5, Storytime for ages 3-5 with music films and occasional craft. 9:30am.
Feb 9: Miss Spider's Tea Party, Come meet Miss Spider, make a spider craft and enjoy a spider treat along with your tea. Ages 3+, 4pm. Registration required.
Feb 9: Father/Son Reading Groups Pizza & Pages, Grades 3-4 Pizza Supper from 6:00-6:30, Book discussion from 6:30– 7:15.The book discussed each session is yours to keep after the program. This program is part of Guys Read! Connecting Boys & Books & Sponsored by the Hartford Foundation.
Feb 10: Lego Club, Bring your Lego blocks, create a project and exchange ideas with other builders. Ages 7+, 4-5pm.
Feb 10: Tots & Tunes, Music, movement and socialization. No registration required.9:30 or 10:30am.
Feb 11: ABC Bingo, (No Registration Required) Join the fun with alphabet stories, games, songs and bingo! Everyone goes home with a paperback beginning reader. Ages: 3 & up with an adult, 10:30am.
Feb 13: Super Science and Mad Math, Stories, experiments & captivating activities highlighting math & science. Once a month an engineer will be a guest reader at the program. Ages7+. Registration required. 4pm.
Feb 14: Tot Time, Parents and children ages 0-3 will share music, movement, books and toys. Barney Library. 9:30am.
Feb 16: Father/Son Reading Groups Pizza & Pages, Grades 5-6 Pizza Supper from 6:00-6:30, Book discussion from 6:30– 7:15.The book discussed each session is yours to keep after the program. This program is part of Guys Read! Connecting Boys & Books & Sponsored by the Hartford Foundation.

New picture books

I will kiss you (lots & lots & lots!) by Stuart Hample.

Cold paws, warm heart by Madeline Floyd.

When Fuzzy was afraid of big and loud things by Inger Maier.

Ellie : the perfect dress for me by C.M. Rubin.

New chapter Books

The Moon Dragon by Tony Abbott.

Toby and his old tin tub by Colin West.

Valentine Day Disaster by Geronimo Stilton.

High Five by Alice Alfonsi.

Winter/Spring Preschool Programs
Winter/Spring School Age Programs
Barney Feb. Vacation Events

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